It takes the average reader 2 hours and 41 minutes to read Plague: a Very Short Introduction by Paul Slack
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"Plague: A Very Short Introduction explores the historical and social impact of plague from the earliest times. Throughout history, plague has been the cause of many major catastrophes, from the Black Death of 1348 to devastating epidemics in China and India in the late 1800s. Today, Corona-virus serves as a powerful reminder that we have not escaped the global impact of epidemic diseases. This VSI demonstrates the influence of plague on modern notions of government and public health, examining how plague has been interpreted in different times and place. It includes evidence from ancient DNA on the nature of plague and the latest research on plague in the Middle East"--
Plague: a Very Short Introduction by Paul Slack is 161 pages long, and a total of 40,411 words.
This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 40 minutes to read Plague: a Very Short Introduction aloud.
Plague: a Very Short Introduction is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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